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Add 8/5 and 5/48

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 5/48

8/5 + 5/48 is 409/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   8/5 = 8 × 48/5 × 48 = 384/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/240 + 25/240 = 384 + 25/240 = 409/240
5. So, 8/5 + 5/48 = 409/240
   In mixed form: 1169/240

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